IRELAND

Take advantage of Ireland’s excellent international reputation. Ireland offers an ideal hub for organisations seeking a European base and offers access to the European Market.

INFORMATION ON IRELAND

Ireland is the second-largest island of the British Isles, the third-largest in Europe. In 2011, the population of Ireland was approximately 6.4 million, ranking it the second-most populous island in Europe after Great Britain. There are three World Heritage Sites on the island. Ireland has made a large contribution to world literature, including poetry which date back from the 6th century.

Ireland is a committed member of the European Union. It provides an ideal hub for organisations seeking a European base and offers guaranteed access to the European market. Ireland has a small highly globalised economy, with a large exporting sector, and a and a significant number of multinational corporations.

ADVANTAGES OF AN IRISH COMPANY

The Irish tax regime is open and transparent and complies fully with OECD guidelines and EU
Competition law.

EU-approved stable tax regime.

12.5% corporate tax rate on trading income is one of the lowest ‘onshore’ statutory corporate
tax rates in the world.

Ireland has signed comprehensive Double Taxation Agreements with 72 countries; 70 of
these are in effect.